Killing Them Softly
Killing Them Softly is a 2012 American crime film directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt, based on the 1974 novel Cogan's Trade by George V. Higgins. On May 22, 2012, the film premiered in competition for the Palme d'Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, receiving positive early reviews
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Killing Them Softly is a longtime hanger-on in the wiseguy world, Johnny Amato has come up with a slick plan to roll a mob-protected card game. Killing Them Softly to complete the actual theft, Johnny turns to Frankie, a jittery young crook who is fresh out of jail and flat broke, and Russell, a gleefully seedy Australian junkie whose latest criminal enterprise involves dog theft. Presidential politics and America’s financial crisis are all over the news, but it’s little more than background noise to these three guys who are angling to make a quick score in a broken-down city. The conspirators feel assured of success, certain as they are that the mob’s suspicions will immediately fall on the game’s regular dealer, Markie Trattman. But only a fool believes in a foolproof plan... With more bluster than brains, Frankie and Russell manage to pull off the robbery and escape without being recognized. But while Frankie, Russell and Johnny are busy congratulating themselves, the mob is taking steps to nip any problems in the bud by bringing in the seasoned enforcer Jackie Cogan to investigate the heist and restore the status quo. Punishment must be exacted, but even more a message must be sent, to customers and would-be thieves alike: nothing and no one will be allowed to capsize the local criminal economy. Jackie brings his customary professionalism to the assignment, only to find himself navigating frustrating complications, including a finicky client that communicates through a buttoned-up middle-manager and a trusted colleague who has turned surprisingly unpredictable. In the end, it is up to Jackie -- unflappable, efficient and thoroughly versed in the vagaries of killing -- to get the job done right.
Killing Them Softly
Directed by Andrew Dominik
Produced by Brad Pitt
Dede Gardner
Steve Schwartz
Paula Mae Schwartz
Anthony Katagas
Screenplay by Andrew Dominik
Based on Cogan's Trade by
George V. Higgins
Starring Brad Pitt
Richard Jenkins
James Gandolfini
Ray Liotta
Scoot McNairy
Ben Mendelsohn
Sam Shepard
Cinematography Greig Fraser
Editing by Brian A. Kates
John Paul Horstmann
Studio Annapurna Pictures
1984 Private Defense Contractors
Plan B Entertainment
Chockstone Pictures
Distributed by The Weinstein Company
Release date(s)
May 22, 2012 (Cannes)
November 30, 2012 (United States)
Running time 97 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $15 million
Killing Them Softly is a 2012 American crime film directed by Andrew Dominik and starring Brad Pitt, based on the 1974 novel Cogan's Trade by George V. Higgins. On May 22, 2012, the film premiered in competition for the Palme d'Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, receiving positive early reviews
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Killing Them Softly is a longtime hanger-on in the wiseguy world, Johnny Amato has come up with a slick plan to roll a mob-protected card game. Killing Them Softly to complete the actual theft, Johnny turns to Frankie, a jittery young crook who is fresh out of jail and flat broke, and Russell, a gleefully seedy Australian junkie whose latest criminal enterprise involves dog theft. Presidential politics and America’s financial crisis are all over the news, but it’s little more than background noise to these three guys who are angling to make a quick score in a broken-down city. The conspirators feel assured of success, certain as they are that the mob’s suspicions will immediately fall on the game’s regular dealer, Markie Trattman. But only a fool believes in a foolproof plan... With more bluster than brains, Frankie and Russell manage to pull off the robbery and escape without being recognized. But while Frankie, Russell and Johnny are busy congratulating themselves, the mob is taking steps to nip any problems in the bud by bringing in the seasoned enforcer Jackie Cogan to investigate the heist and restore the status quo. Punishment must be exacted, but even more a message must be sent, to customers and would-be thieves alike: nothing and no one will be allowed to capsize the local criminal economy. Jackie brings his customary professionalism to the assignment, only to find himself navigating frustrating complications, including a finicky client that communicates through a buttoned-up middle-manager and a trusted colleague who has turned surprisingly unpredictable. In the end, it is up to Jackie -- unflappable, efficient and thoroughly versed in the vagaries of killing -- to get the job done right.Killing Them Softly
Directed by Andrew Dominik
Produced by Brad Pitt
Dede Gardner
Steve Schwartz
Paula Mae Schwartz
Anthony Katagas
Screenplay by Andrew Dominik
Based on Cogan's Trade by
George V. Higgins
Starring Brad Pitt
Richard Jenkins
James Gandolfini
Ray Liotta
Scoot McNairy
Ben Mendelsohn
Sam Shepard
Cinematography Greig Fraser
Editing by Brian A. Kates
John Paul Horstmann
Studio Annapurna Pictures
1984 Private Defense Contractors
Plan B Entertainment
Chockstone Pictures
Distributed by The Weinstein Company
Release date(s)
May 22, 2012 (Cannes)
November 30, 2012 (United States)
Running time 97 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $15 million
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